Propane Leak and Gas Powered Leaf Blowers Prohibited Use

Wednesday May 27: The Scarsdale Fire Department is investigating a leaking 500 gallon residential underground propane tank on Mayflower Road. They are being assisted by the Yonkers Fire Department Hazardous Materials team and several other area Fire Departments.

Traffic is restricted in the area of Colonial, Continental, Blackhawk and Mayflower Roads. Traffic on Mamaroneck Road in the vicinity of the Hutchinson River Parkway is heavier than normal. Electrical service in the immediate area of Colonial Acres has been shut down while the event is ongoing, and some neighboring homes have been evacuated.

Additional information regarding the event will be available from the Scarsdale Fire Department after the hazardous material situation has been resolved

Leaf Blower Ban:

The Village Of Scarsdale has ordered a ban of gas powered leaf blowers June 1 through September 30, due to noise restrictions.  Village code 205-2 states, no person, firm, corporation or other entity shall use a gasoline-powered blower in the Village during this time period.